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AC/DC – Back In Black (1LP Vinyl, Epic)
A bell gives the guitar time to come in. Back in Black turns waiting, short accents, and Brian Johnson's sharp voice into an album where the space between the notes also lingers.
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02ON VINYL.
- ARTIST
- AC/DC
- LABEL
- Epic
- RELEASE
- 2009-05-07
- FORMAT
- 1 LP
- EDITION
- 180g
- BARCODE
- 5099751076513
- SKU
- BERTUS-Z49971
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THE RECORD.
Hells Bells does not begin with haste. The bell strokes set a solemn tone, the guitar slowly builds a pattern, and only then does the band gain its full weight. Brian Johnson places his high, abrasive voice over that controlled accompaniment. Shoot to Thrill immediately changes the dynamic: more pace, more short responses, and an instrumental build-up that prepares for the return of the entire band. Back in Black can sound big because the various parts give each other space.
The title track is a particularly clear example. Chords, short guitar responses, and silences combine to form the riff. Johnson moves between them, while bass and drums guard the fixed points. You Shook Me All Night Long presents an easier-to-sing-along melody; Have a Drink on Me lets the groove linger heavier. Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution concludes in a relaxed manner, with an intro in which the instruments audibly remain side by side. The album order thus connects a charged beginning to an ending that derives its conviction from tranquility.
WHY IT MATTERS.
The familiar riffs are an invitation to listen more closely. On the title track, pay attention to the release of the chords, and on Shoot to Thrill, to the moment when the band comes back together. Back in Black is valuable as a complete album because the same musicians distribute power, melody, and restraint differently each time.
BEYOND THE RECORD.
Read the extensive SJELF story of Back in Black for the new vocals, the recordings, and the tribute to Bon Scott. Go back to Highway to Hell via the AC/DC artist page to hear the transition yourself. Our Artist Story connects those two phases to the rest of the catalog.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS EDITION.
When was Back in Black released?
Back in Black was originally released on July 25, 1980. The release date listed under ON VINYL corresponds to the offered edition and may differ.
Is Back in Black the first AC/DC album with Brian Johnson?
Yes. Back in Black is the first studio album by AC/DC with Brian Johnson as vocalist. He succeeded Bon Scott after the latter's death in 1980. Hells Bells is the opening of this new phase of the album.
Can I listen to this album first?
Yes. Use the Spotify player on this page to discover whether the music is for you.
Which edition will I receive?
You are ordering AC/DC – Back In Black (1LP Vinyl, Epic). The edition details list the available information about this release. If there are several variants, you will receive the variant selected beside the order button.
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